Database Administrator (SQL & Azure)

2 Months ago • 5-10 Years • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

Ajmera Infotech Inc. seeks a skilled Database Administrator with 5-10 years of experience in SQL and Azure. Responsibilities include performance monitoring and optimization using Redgate SQL Monitor, Azure Monitor, etc.; implementing backup and disaster recovery strategies with Azure Auto-Failover Groups and Geo-Replication; managing database security and compliance (GDPR, HIPAA); performing maintenance and housekeeping tasks; and troubleshooting database issues. The ideal candidate will proactively monitor performance, implement backup & disaster recovery strategies, ensure security compliance, and support development teams in troubleshooting and optimizing database interactions.
Must have:
  • SQL expertise
  • Azure experience
  • Performance monitoring
  • Backup & DR
  • Security & compliance
  • Troubleshooting

Job Details

Job Title: Database Administrator (SQL & Azure) 

Location: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad 

Job Type: Full-time, working from office 5 days a week 

Experience Level: 5 yrs – 10 yrs 

Reporting To: Sr. Director, Software Engineering  



 

Job Overview: 

We are looking for a skilled SQL Database Administrator with expertise in Azure SQL to manage, optimize, and secure our database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will proactively monitor performance, implement backup & disaster recovery strategies, ensure security compliance, and support development teams in troubleshooting and optimizing database interactions.


Key Responsibilities: 

1. Performance Monitoring & Optimization 

  • Continuously monitor database performance using Redgate SQL Monitor, Azure Monitor, Query Store, and Extended Events. 

  • Identify and optimize slow-running queries through indexing, query tuning, and execution plan analysis. 

  • Evaluate and fine-tune automatic tuning options (e.g., force last good plan, auto-index management). 


2. Backup & Disaster Recovery (DR) 

  • Ensure automated backups (point-in-time recovery, long-term retention) are configured and tested. 

  • Implement and maintain High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies using Azure Auto-Failover Groups and Geo-Replication. 


3. Security & Compliance 

  • Manage database user access and permissions following least privilege principles. 

  • Regularly audit database security and firewall rules. 

  • Review and address issues identified in Azure Vulnerability reports. 

  • Monitor for suspicious activity using Azure Defender for SQL. 

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and company policies. 

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4. Maintenance & Housekeeping 

  • Monitor and manage database size growth, archiving historical data and purging obsolete records. 

  • Perform index maintenance (rebuild/reorganize based on fragmentation levels). 

  • Update statistics for efficient query execution. 

  • Identify and deprecate unused or outdated database objects. 


5. Troubleshooting & Incident Response 

  • Respond to database alerts and performance degradation issues. 

  • Investigate and resolve blocking, deadlocks, and long-running transactions. 

  • Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and optimize application-database interactions. 





Requirements

Qualifications & Skills: 

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